Eggs are an easy, nutrient dense addition to any snack or meal. Eggs could be considered a super food. They are an excellent source of protein and contain many essential vitamins and minerals.
Whole eggs are a good source of:
Protein
1 egg contains six grams of protein. The egg is considered a “perfect” or “complete” protein as it provides all nine essential amino acids. Consuming complete proteins aids in sustained energy.
Choline
Adequate intakes of choline help prevent neural tube defects, aids in normal muscle function and important for proper function of the central nervous system. Most Americans do not consume enough choline in their daily diets.
Lutein
Lutein is thought to protect eyes from sun damage. Emerging evidence has also found beneficial effects on cognition in preventing dementia in aging adults.
B Vitamins
B vitamins are essential to many functions, including: bone tissue development, normal fetal development, nutrient metabolism, vision, hormone regulation, skin health, nervous system healthy, GI system healthy, DNA synthesis, thought to aid in controlling cholesterol levels, may help prevent kidney disease (particularly in people with type 2 diabetes), protein synthesis, antibody synthesis, and maintaining normal brain function.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps keep bones, teeth and the central nervous system healthy. It may aid in blood sugar regulation and assist in immune system function.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A also helps maintain good vision, especially night vision. It is also aids in immune system integrity, essential to successful reproduction, helps form and maintain healthy skin, lungs, mouth and throat (the body’s barriers to infection).
Consider adding a whole egg to your breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a power packed snack!
